This category is reserved for creative and scary Horror Films that have adrenaline pumping moments. Do you have a film that was intentionally created to scare people? Does your film depict any horrifying action sequences, blood, gore, monsters, psychotic people, slashing, stalking, zombies, vampires, disease outbreaks, demonic possession, haunted buildings, or any other elements that would classify your film as a true horror film? Great sound design, musical score, cinematography, visual effects or special effects are appreciated by the judges. The duration of videos submitted to the Horror Film category is thirty minutes in length including all credits. (30:00)

Prizes and qualifications

12 different judges will decide 20 different awards that will be presented for outstanding filmmaking, creativity and screenwriting.

1) Best Actor
2) Best Actress
3) Best Cinematography
4) Best Director
5) Best Ensemble Cast
6) Best Feature Length Horror Screenplay
7) Best Film Editing
8) Best Georgia Horror Film
9) Best International Horror Film
10) Best Micro Short Film
11) Best Original Music
12) Best Short Horror Film
13) Best Short Horror Screenplay
14) Best Special Effects
15) Best Supporting Actor
16) Best Supporting Actress
17) Best Visual Effects
18) Most Original Film Concept
19) Most Original Screenplay Concept
20) Single Scariest Moment

Rules

All films and screenplays are eligible, regardless if they have distribution or not. Films that are accepted to this festival are expected to provide a download link to their film within 1 week of notification. All films must have an resolution of 1920x1080 HD or better. Standard Definition and 720p will not be accepted. All films will be compiled and screened on Blu-Ray DVD. 23.976, 24, 25 & 30 frame rates are all acceptable, but 23.976 is preferred. DCP and 5.1 Surround Sound are not accepted, only stereo files please. Quicktime (.mov) and (.mp4) file formats are preferred.

Each film and screenplay accepted will have 2 free tickets available for all screenings. All other guests must pay $14.00 each for their tickets. No exceptions.

Horror Film

Short Films 30'<

No Fee

Submissions deadline
31 August 2019

This category is reserved for creative and scary Horror Films that have adrenaline pumping moments. Do you have a film that was intentionally created to scare people? Does your film depict any horrifying action sequences, blood, gore, monsters, psychotic people, slashing, stalking, zombies, vampires, disease outbreaks, demonic possession, haunted buildings, or any other elements that would classify your film as a true horror film? Great sound design, musical score, cinematography, visual effects or special effects are appreciated by the judges. The duration of videos submitted to the Horror Film category is thirty minutes in length including all credits. (30:00)

Horror Comedy Film

Short Films 30'<

No Fee

Submissions deadline
31 August 2019

This category is reserved for comedy films in the horror film genre, that are full of jokes? Is it a Slasher parody, is it a reality show about vegetarian Vampires or Redneck Zombies? Is your film full of 80's era bad one-liners, full of nudity for no reason? You know if your film is a Horror Comedy Film, the question is, are you going to send it to us? The duration of videos submitted to the Horror Comedy Film category is thirty minutes in length including all credits. (30:00)

Experimental Horror Film

Short Films 30'<

No Fee

Submissions deadline
31 August 2019

This category is reserved for experimental horror films that may not tell a story in a traditional way or in a non-linear fashion. Images, dream sequences, terrifying moments, graphics or sound effects that may appear to be random, chaotic, confusing, mysterious, futuristic, retro, strange, weird, or difficult to classify qualify are what the judges are looking for. Experimental horror films must have some element that has something truly unique about it. The duration of videos submitted to the Experimental Horror Film category is thirty minutes in length including all credits. (30:00)